Server Guides

Everything we wish someone had told us when we started hosting Minecraft servers. No filler — just the setup steps, commands and honest sizing advice.

Getting Started

Vanilla, Paper, Fabric or Forge? Choosing your server software

What actually runs your Minecraft server, and which one you should pick depending on whether you want plugins, mods or just plain survival.

6 min read · Updated June 2026

How much RAM does your Minecraft server actually need?

Honest sizing advice — player counts, mods and view distance all change the answer. Here's how to avoid paying for RAM you won't use.

5 min read · Updated June 2026

Java vs Bedrock: which server should you host?

They're two different games with separate communities, software and capabilities. Which one to pick — and how crossplay with Geyser fits in.

6 min read · Updated June 2026

Administration

How to OP yourself (server operators explained)

Operator status gives full control over a server. How to grant it, remove it, and why you should hand it out very carefully.

3 min read · Updated June 2026

Setting up a whitelist for a private server

Keep your SMP invite-only. The whitelist commands, the server.properties settings, and the one option people always forget.

4 min read · Updated June 2026

Performance

How to reduce lag on a Minecraft server

TPS, ping and FPS are three different problems. Learn to tell them apart and fix the one that's actually hurting your server.

8 min read · Updated June 2026

Mods & Plugins

How to install plugins on your server

Plugins add economies, protection and minigames without your players installing anything. Here's the full process, from finding safe downloads to troubleshooting.

5 min read · Updated June 2026

How to set up a modpack server

Running All the Mods or another big pack for your friends: server packs, RAM requirements, and the mistakes that cause 10-minute startup crashes.

7 min read · Updated June 2026

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